At The North Star Academy, our mission is to make a
meaningful difference by assisting individuals and the families who support
them. We are committed to individuals
reaching fulfilled and independent lives through the acquisition and retention
of skills in an enriched environment

About us

WHAT WE DO

The North Star Academy is an initiative of Community Living Opportunities (CLO). North Star Academy provides early behavioral intervention for children ages 2½ to 12 years with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including children with autism spectrum disorder.We focus on the individual child, taking into consideration their unique abilities, individual interests, and family’s priorities to develop an individualized curriculum intervention plan. Research shows that those children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who receive early, individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention have a greater chance for future success.

• On-site behavioral training for parents, siblings, and additional caregivers• Coordination of care with physicians and other support professionals• Opportunities to interact with typically developing peers• On-site speech-language therapy and occupational therapy

THE NSA APPROACH

Our goal is for children to acquire the skills necessary for inclusion in public schools, independent living, and meaningful social relationships. We use the principles of ABA to providebest-practice, empirically based treatment.

North Star Academy’s approach includes:

- Evidence-Based Individualized Intervention - Applied Research Program - Inclusive Setting (on the campus of North Star Child Development Center with Johnson County Montessori School) - Training and Practicum Site

OUR COMMITMENT

North Star Academy employs highly-credentialed clinicians who specialize in serving individuals with challenging behaviors and learning deficits in a safe, comfortable environment that fosters learning and progress. Staff have training in ABA and early childhood education. At NSA, children interact daily with a team of professionals and other typically developing peers dedicated to their well-being. NSA offers an outstanding onsite research program for ABA professionals. Additionally, NSA is a valuable training and practicum site for undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral-level trainees.